Private Berlin

**An investigator in Berlin is on the brink of a terrifying discovery that could throw Europe into chaos in this tense thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author. Perfect for fans of *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo*.** Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases-and when Chris suddenly disappears, he becomes Private Berlin's most dangerous investigation yet. Mattie Engel is another top agent at Private Berlin, gorgeous and ruthlessly determined-and she's also Chris's ex. Mattie throws herself headfirst into finding Chris, following leads to the three people Chris was investigating when he vanished: a billionaire suspected of cheating on his wife, a soccer star accused of throwing games, and a nightclub owner with ties to the Russian mob. Any one of them would surely want Chris gone-and one of them is evil enough to want him dead. James Patterson has taken the European thriller to a masterful new level with *Private Berlin,* an adrenaline-charged and sexy novel with unforgettable characters of dark and complex depths.